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Thai media reject claim of a lack of reporting ethics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» Three major Thai media organisations issued a joint statement yesterday strongly rejecting accusations from the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) that Thai media lack ethics in reporting on the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
Thai media deny lack of reporting ethics
Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2025
» Three major Thai media organisations issued a joint statement on Thursday, strongly rejecting accusations from the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) that Thai media lack ethics in reporting on the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
Monastic discipline in the digital age
Oped, Published on 23/07/2025
» At a time when Thai society is reeling from scandals in the monastic community -- from leaked audio clips of money transfers via apps to secret relationships with women -- we are not merely shocked that "monks have done wrong", but rather at how swiftly the "image of purity" we've long upheld has collapsed.
Temple angst misplaced
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/07/2025
» Once again, Phu Man Fah temple is dominating headlines as Cambodia has vented its anger about a construction project at the monastery, smearing it as an "Angkor Wat replica".
A 'dangerous' July for the Shinawatras
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Hun Sen effect -- caused by a controversial private telephone call recording between Cambodia's de facto leader and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- has thrown Thai politics into disarray. Ms Paetongtarn is in treacherous waters as calls for her resignation grow. Her opponents are to gather today in a bid to throw her out of office.
AI reforms sought in bid to become regional hub
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2025
» Thailand wants to accelerate improvements to its artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, create an AI software testing centre, strengthen its AI training and develop more deep-tech startups, all as part of a drive to become a regional AI hub.
Time for Thaksin to face the music
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 02/06/2025
» After lying low and staying out of sight -- presumably to lick the wounds inflicted by the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT)'s ground-shaking ruling on May 8 regarding his controversial stay at the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital -- former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra re-entered the public foray on May 27 with a vengeance.
Easing of alcohol laws 'will lead to more deaths'
News, Published on 20/05/2025
» The push to ease Thailand's tough alcohol laws might be welcome news to the nation's small- and medium-scale brewers, but it might not bode well for the country's already-high alcohol-related death figures, the Alcohol Watch Network warned.
ABOUT POLITICS: Taking a more local perspective
Published on 26/04/2025
» The patriarch of the Bhumjaithai Party has demonstrated his acumen and vision in building solid local administrative powerhouses from the ground up -- in the process allowing a glimpse into the party's plan to harness sustained political strength from them.
Thai casino bill hits hard wall
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2025
» The fate of the casino-entertainment complex bill hangs in the balance after the Pheu Thai-led government backed away from its bid to push the bill through parliament in a hurry following strong opposition from various sectors.